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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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